“All demonstrated truth is necessary, eternal and immutable.”

— Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, Treatise on the Knowledge of God and of One's Self, 1677

About Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet

1627 – 1704

French bishop and court preacher under Louis XIV.

“The greatest weakness of all weaknesses is to fear too much to appear weak.”

“The world itself makes you sick of the world.”

“Faith is an adherence of the heart to eternal truth.”

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

“Remember that all is opinion.”

“What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have yet to be discovered.”

“Beauty is the mark God sets upon virtue.”

“Truth also has its roof, and bed, and board.”

“Heartily know, when half-gods go, the gods arrive.”